Free Museums in Vaughan

"Home to all kinds of interesting and interactive exhibits, the excellent Ontario Science Centre can be found just fifteen minutes’ drive northeast of the center. A fun, family-friendly place to visit, it has plenty of hands-on activities and experiments that shine a light on the fields of science and technology. Since being established in 1969, it has been a firm favorite with adults and children alike due to its informative yet engaging displays and live demonstrations."

"Toronto architect Raymond Moriyama was hired to design the Ontario Science Centre back in 1964. The site was modeled on the natural contours of the Don River ravine, on which the science center stands. Inside, you’ll find several hundred interactive experiences and artefacts, including moon rocks."

"Visiting the Science Centre is one of the fun things to do indoors in Toronto with kids. Photo: Toronto Tourism. Convince the kids to boost their brainpower at the hands-on, interactive discoveries at the Ontario Science centre."

"The McMichael Canadian Art Collection offers its visitors a unique and truly Canadian experience. From the art within its walls, to the surrounding landscape, the McMichael Gallery is the perfect gallery for a proper introduction to Canada’s art, its people, their cultures and history. The McMichael Gallery’s permanent collection consists of nearly 6,000 pieces of art created by Tom Thomson, the Group of Seven, their contemporaries, and First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other artists who have made a contribution to the development of Canadian art."

"You’ll need to head out of town to visit, so make it a day trip. The gallery has an extensive collection of Canadian painters, including the very famous Group of Seven. Visit earlier in the morning or after 2 pm as the gallery can be full of school groups at midday."

"Handcrafted buildings (including painter Tom Thomson’s cabin, moved from its original location), set amid 40 hectares of conservation trails, contain works by Canada’s best-known landscape painters, the Group of... Top ChoiceArts Center in Waterfront"

"Explore the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) and see some of the 80,000 works of art that are stored inside!. It’s a place that’s filled with some of the best and most recognised artists from across the world."

"5 – Check out the Art Gallery of Ontario Do you enjoy artworks?. Head to the Art Gallery!. Enjoy works by the famous Group of Seven and many more local artists."

"The AGO is hard to miss: the monumental glass and titanium facade designed by Toronto native son Frank Gehry hovering over the main building…"

"This hidden treasure on Brimley Road might be one of the best insights into how early settlers lived when they arrived in Scarborough, before it became on the biggest suburbs in the 20th century. Set off a series of trails and greenery of the Thomson Memorial Park, this series of four buildings is especially beautiful in the summertime."

"The David Dunlap Observatory is a heritage site in Richmond Hill, and it’s definitely worthy of being on your Instagram feed. The building is really unique with its spherical roof and bright blue door, and it’s also a great spot to go star-gazing for some cool shots!. LOCATION:225 East Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill, ON | Website"

"It is quite another to feel more connected with the universe. Just a 30-minute drive out of Toronto offers you access to a world beyond the city. The David Dunlap Observatory is a large astronomical observatory managed by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada."

"The Varley Art Gallery of Markham features frequently changing exhibitions from the permanent collection as well as historical contemporary exhibitions drawn from local, national and international sources. New ways of seeing and appreciating art are enhanced through a broad range of dynamic hands-on art-related activities, including group tours, school programs, studio art classes, workshops and lectures, and family activities, designed to appeal to audiences of all ages and interests."

"Varley Gallery Birthday Parties feature special art program-designed parties for children ages 4 to 12 that can be booked in our bright and spacious studio. The gallery will come alive through hands-o …"

"Continuing along Toronto’s waterfront is the city’s newest green space Trillium Park. This man-made park is built on the former grounds of a parking lot, measures 7.5 acres in space and is perfect for those who enjoy walking, jogging, cycling, or a spot to sit and relax and watch the planes come and go from Billy Bishop Airport. The main feature of Trillium Park is the William G. Davis Trail."

"Trillium Park is located at Ontario Place, and it offers up one of the most gorgeous skyline views in all of Toronto. It’s a fairly new park in the city, and it’s a nice spot to bike in Toronto or just take a walk around. Pay a visit during sunset for even prettier views of the skyline, and maybe even bring some snacks for a fun picnic!"

"Looking to get that Toronto skyline shot but don’t have time to visit the Toronto Islands?. Then head to Trillium Park. Located on the eastern part of Ontario Place, Trillium Park is one of Toronto’s newest green spaces."

"After feeding your belly, visit the Distillery District that is just 2 blocks over. This lively area is a National Historic Site and a hot spot for those looking for boutiques, galleries, and restaurants!. Walking around the Victorian industrial buildings, you will feel like you’ve stepped back in time. While you are there, grab a cup of joe at the popular Balzac’s Coffee Roasters."

"One of the most historic areas of the city, the Distillery District brings spirit and charm to any trip. Walk along the brick roads and enjoy learning about the area’s former working distilleries, browse the cute little shops, and hang a lock on the famous Love Sign!"

"The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Etobicoke, Toronto, Ontario, Canada is a traditional Hindu place of worship that was built by the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha."

"So, this is one of my favourite and pretty unassuming little spots in possibly one of the best restaurants in Toronto that’s hidden in plain sight. Figures is located in the Yorkville neighbourhood of Toronto and a spot you don’t wanna miss. Totally hidden behind an unassuming (almost secret) door is a comic book restaurant that serves some of the coolest food in the city."

"Drawing inspiration from comic book heroes, Figures is totally hidden by an unassuming door before you enter… but once you’re inside it’s another world. Cocktails are served smoking, there are TV dinners for mains and some funky beats to suit!. I swear, I could have stayed here all night."

"Figures brings that nostalgia back with its restaurant concept. No wonder Forbes names Figures one of 2017’s best new restaurants in Toronto. Figures is fully committed to the comic book theme."

"The Libertine is an underground speakeasy-style lounge now operating from under a blinking tarot reader sign on Dundas West at Rusholme."